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MovNat Workouts:
Week of February 14, 2022
Session 1
Warm Up: 2-3 Rounds : Hold Position for 1-2 Breaths
- Knee Hand Rocking : 8x
- Side Bent Sit Reverse : 6x
- Side Bent Sit to Tall Split Kneel : 6x alternating sides
- Deep Kneel Sideways Reach : 6x alternating
- Sideways Step Under : 10x alternating sides
- Deep Squat Backward Reach : 6x alternating
Emphasis:
Deadlift : light load : 2 Sets : 8-10x : Rest 1-2min
Continue adding more load each set for 3-5 more sets : 5-8x : Rest 2-3min
Combo: 3-5 Rounds
- Side Swing Throw 3x/side
- Leg Swing Jump : 6x/side or Precision Leg Swing Jump : 3x/side
- Overhead Press or Push Press : 8x
- Inverted Crawl : 10m
Session 2
Warm Up: 2-3 Rounds : Hold Position for 1-2 Breaths
- Base Build : 3x/side
- Deep Kneel to Side Bent Sit : 6x
- Cross Sit Forward Reach : 5x
- Deep Knee Bend : 3-5 Breaths
- Bent Sit to Tall Split Kneel : 6x alternating sides
- Cross Sit to Tall Split Kneel : 6x alternating foot position
Emphasis:
Option 1: Perform in sequences of any skill for listed distance/reps or until you lose balance or fatigue : Use 2×4, rail, narrow surface, or draw or follow a line on the ground : 20min : Rest as needed : do on normal surface if unable to balance
Option 2: Perform each balance skill or drill individually : 3-5 Sets/Skill : Rest 1-2min : do on normal surface if unable to balance
Balanced Foot Hand Crawl : forward/backward : 3-6m : Rest 2min
Balanced Tripod Transition : 2-5x/side
Balanced Side Shuffle : 6m/dir
and/or
Balanced Deep Knee Bend Side Shuffle : 3m/dir
Watch this tutorial that offers great tips, breakdowns, and options for beginners.
Combo: 3-5 Rounds
- Side Swing : 6-10x or Side Swing Traverse : 2m/direction
- Hip Thrust Crawl : 10m
- Upward Jump + Downward Jump : 6x
- Cross Reverse : 6x : loaded carry for more challenge
Session 3
Warm Up: 2-3 Rounds : Hold Position for 1-2 Breaths
- Deep Kneel Sideways Reach : 5x/side
- Side Roll : 3x/direction
- Front Hang Scap Pull : 6x
- Side Bent Sit Rotational Reach : 6x/side
- Cross Sit Across Sideways Reach : 6x alternating
- Side Hang Scap Pull : 6x
Emphasis:
Front Hang to Foot Pinch : 3-5 Sets : 2-8x : Rest 2-3min : Alternate hand position often : beginners are encouraged to jump or use the feet to climb any usable vertical surface to assist in getting the feet to the horizontal surface of support
and/or/mix
Side Hang to Leg Hook : 3-5 Sets : 1-5x/side : Rest 2-3min : Alternate hand position often : beginners are encouraged to jump or use the feet to climb any usable vertical surface to assist in getting the feet to the horizontal surface of support
Watch this free tutorial 5 Steps For An Efficient Leg Hook
Options: Side Hang Scap Pull or Front Hang Scap Pull : 5-8x : hold last rep as long as possible : lift knees or feet for more challenge
More advanced practitioners may add any of the following skills once mounted on the bar at any moment during the sets. Adjust reps accordingly.
Sliding Swing Up : 1-5x/side
or
Forearm Swing Up : 1-5x/side
or
Hand Swing Up : 1-5x/side
Combo: 3-5 Rounds
- Step Up : 12x alternating : loaded for more challenge
- Forward Sprawl or Backward Sprawl (Neutral Spine) : 5x
- Foot Elbow Crawl or Push Pull Crawl : 10m or Low Foot Hand Crawl : 6m : or a mix
- Backward Roll Get Up : 2x/side or Rotational Rocking : 2x full circle/direction
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